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Thai micro crab

Limnopilos naiyanetri

Also called Thai crab, micro crab

Portrait of a Thai micro crab: flat round carapace with outstretched legs
Aquascape

Essential gear

  • Nano planted tank or shrimp tank
  • Sponge filter guard
  • Thermometer
  • Moss
  • Fine-mesh net

Lifespan

1–2years

Water temperature

22–28°C

pH

6.5–7.5

Activity

Fully aquatic bottom-dweller

Grazes moss, glass, and hardscape surfaces

Breeding

Rarely reared successfully in-tank

Treat as an ornamental cleanup crew member

Diet

Grazer / omnivore

Biofilm, detritus, and a little shrimp food

Suggested habitat

Best in nano tanks with dense moss and porous hardscape. Gentle flow and plenty of cover make them easier to watch than in open large tanks.

Plates are husbandry references—not build plans or generator parameters. Check your own water, vessel, and stocking before you act.